Let’s Talk Breakfast

It’s no secret. Everyone knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Still, despite the clear benefits of a nutritious morning meal, whirlwind schedules and tight household budgets can make starting the day off right a challenge for many people.

Here, you’ll find educational resources containing helpful science-based insights and advice to overcome that challenge. From infographics to videos, these materials focus on the science behind breakfast nutrition and explain how a few smart choices in the morning can jump start the day.

You can even delve further into the research behind the resources to learn more about scientific findings that support the benefits of a balanced breakfast.

Yogurt & Kids' Weight

Research

Study finds consumption of whole grain oat granola cereal has an impact on the composition of the human gut microbiota, with an increased relative abundance of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, and a significant reduction in plasma total and LDL-cholesterol.

A newly published analysis, pooling data from 25 randomized clinical trials on probiotics and weight loss, found consuming probiotics could reduce body weight and body mass index, with greater impact in overweight adults.
This study provides useful information on the application of probiotics as an additional help in fighting obesity.

Whole grain intake among adults remains less than one serving per day. Yet paired with a healthy lifestyle, more published studies have affirmed that people who ate 70g per day of whole grain lower their risk of mortality. These whole grains are also better sources of fiber and other nutrients than refined.